The BEST Online Side Hustles To Check Out In 2025...

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Looking for a way to escape your 9-5?

Do you want to pick up a side hustle and earn a little cash while working from home?

Then keep reading because I’m about to share 5 side hustles you could do from ANYWHERE to potentially start earning a couple of hundred dollars to a few THOUSAND dollars or more each month.?

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Have you ever dreamed of being one of those “digital nomads” who sit in a cafe ALL DAY, tapping away on your laptop?

Or one of those travelers you follow online who seem to NEVER need to ask for time off before jetting off on holiday?

Or one of those moms who stays home all day with her babies and still brings in income to support her family?

Or maybe you’re just looking to bring in a little extra cash each month to spend more time doing what you love with the people you love?

I get it. 13 years ago, I was one of those people who was longing for more freedom.

I had just quit my 9-5 job with the dream of being able to travel and work from anywhere in the world…?

To go home for the holidays – for as long as I wanted – and work in front of the fireplace…

To sip on an Aperol Spritz in a piazza in Italy while tapping away on my keyboard… And I did. I started the BEST side hustle in the world. More on that in a second…

Now don’t get it twisted… Aperol spritzes and beachside meetings aside, it wasn’t always a breeze…

Building your own business takes WORK and you’ll never hear me say otherwise…

BUT with the right mindset, the right training, and the right reasons motivating you, I really do believe that ANYONE can build an online business and create a life they love. There are plenty of freelancing side hustles you can start with nothing more than a laptop to give you the freedom, variety, and money you’re craving…

And it’s becoming easier and easier as businesses around the world go remote in response to the growing freelancer trend.

In fact, according to a report by Upwork, the number of freelancers in the U.S. is expected to reach 90.1 million by 2028, representing 50.9% of the total U.S. workforce.

The BEST part is you do not need to be a social influencer or have celebrity status to make this a reality.

Mad props to those of you who are crushing the Instagram game, but this isn’t about that.?

I built a wildly successful $300k a YEAR business as a solo freelancer WITHOUT using any social networks at all…

Now, if you want to know HOW I did that without working myself into burnout or trying to manage 1700 clients…

Make sure you stick around until the end because I’ll give you a secret you can tap into to make more money no matter WHAT side hustle on this list you end up going with.

Now, there are literally hundreds of part-time remote gigs you can find online through sites like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer.com …?

But in this article, I’ve narrowed it down to my TOP FIVE PICKS.?

And spoiler alert…

#1 on the list is, in my opinion, the most FLEXIBLE and EASIEST way for ANYONE to make money online.?

More on that later… for now, let’s dive right in with #5 on the list…

#5 – AI Professional

PLOT TWIST.?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is actually increasing jobs for freelancers – not eliminating them.?

Businesses need people who SPECIALIZE in this new technology and can help them better understand and implement it into their brands and businesses.?

Some businesses are looking for AI engineers who use AI and machine learning techniques to develop applications and systems to help increase efficiency, cut costs, increase profits, and make better business decisions.

This career is in HIGH demand and the average earning rate for AI professionals on Upwork is $35 to $60 per hour .?

But I’m sure we can all agree that unless you have some nerdy tech skills and know a lot about computers, data, information research, code, and more… This MIGHT not be the right gig for you…

However, AI-related roles are in high demand across the board, like AI Writing, for example, which is someone with copywriting skills to has learned to use AI to produce highly relevant, engaging and compelling messaging.

According to these Upwork profiles, you can make anywhere from $15-$150/hour as an AI writer.?

Moving on to…

#4 – Videographer

Shout out to my BRO, who is the amazing videographer behind all of my short-form content on social media!!!?

Videographers do exactly what it sounds like. They film and edit HIGH-QUALITY videos.?

Sure, there are plenty of tools and apps that allow most people to film and edit their own videos…

But the quality is almost never as high as when a videographer does it.

That’s because not only do videographers invest in PROFESSIONAL equipment. They spend ALL their time learning and expanding their video skills and knowledge. They understand storytelling, timing and composition.

Now, not all videographers will work on social media content…

Professional videographers also film and edit videos for weddings, seminars, parties, and so much more.?

The median salary for videographers on Upwork hovers between $10 and $53 per hour .?

And #3…

#3 – Project Manager?

As more and more people start and grow online businesses, more and more project managers are needed to help those business owners meet their deadlines and keep the ship sailing smoothly.?

You can think of the project manager as the go-to person for managing all of a company’s tasks, team and resources…

They should have their hands in planning, managing, and overseeing all projects from ideation to completion.?

They might schedule meetings, assign tasks to team members, implement SOPs, follow up on deadlines, and so much more…?

Although project management tools – like Asana – are helpful for running a business, nothing compares to hiring A PERSON who is in charge of overseeing, managing, and ensuring follow-through.

Project managers on Upwork average around $19 to $45 per hour on Upwork.?

#2 – Social Media Manager

Today, ALL businesses really should have a social media presence to allow their customers to follow and engage with them online.?

But the thing is, most business owners don’t have the time, energy, or skill to keep up on social media.

And that’s where this freelancing skill comes in. Social media managers are responsible for managing brand presence online.?

This can include:

• Developing strategies to increase reach
• Creating and overseeing social campaigns
• Staying on top of current trends & producing content
• Monitoring metrics – like engagement level, conversions, and audience building
• And, of course, actively posting and writing social captions!

On Upwork, social media managers earn an average of $14 to $35 an hour .

Alright, now moving on my PERSONAL FAVORITE…

And in my opinion, one of the most flexible and easiest ways for ANYONE to earn money online…?

#1 – Copywriting?

YES – the freelance business I started over a decade ago… copywriting!

The coolest thing about copywriting is that literally ALL businesses around the world need it.?

And they need MULTIPLE forms of it – copy and content.?

So, what’s the difference?

Well… the truth is that the lines between a content writer and a copywriter are getting more and more blurred as things like social media, content marketing, and conversational selling become more popular and more effective.?

“Old school” marketing isn’t what it used to be . Marketing TODAY is a lot more content than it ever has been before.

So that means that MOST writers today need to be a mix of both content and copywriting in order to be successful.?

But with that said, there are a few differences to keep in mind…?

Content writing is what creates brand loyalty and engagement – which is essential for businesses these days.?This is usually done through the form of blog posts, articles, social media captions, newsletters, and more.?

A content writer should be skilled at conversational and captivating writing. And bonus points if they have a general understanding of how keywords play into SEO.?

Content writers on Upwork earn an average of $15-$40/hour .?

Now, HOW is copywriting different from content writing?

Copywriting is what businesses lean on when it comes to generating leads, conversions, and sales – usually through mediums like ads, sales pages, landing pages, sales emails, and even social media captions!?

So, copywriters also need to be skilled at conversational and captivating writing…?

But on top of that, they also need to have an awareness of marketing and an understanding of buyer behavior. That’s why copywriters earn more than content writers.

Copywriters on Upwork earn an average of $19-$45/hour …

But I can tell you from personal experience and the experience of? THOUSANDS of my students that the pay rate quickly increases the more experience you get.?

In fact, many of my students earn thousands of dollars each month as freelance copywriters.

Now, WHY do I say that writing is one of the BEST and EASIEST ways to make money online?

Because the best and most effective writing – when it comes to making sales and building trust – is conversational writing!

This means you don’t need a formal education, you don’t need to be overly technical or grammatically correct…?

You just need to be able to write like you SPEAK.?

And once you understand the basic principles of getting and keeping attention, marketing and sales…

Which I teach you HERE on this newsletter…?

Then, truly, just about ANYONE with the right training can turn this side gig into an amazing career.?

Like I said at the top of this article, it’ll take some work, but I’m here to take the GUESSWORK out of the work and help you every step of the way…

Even if you literally just discovered what copywriting is…

Even if you have no formal education or writing experience…

And even if you’re already busy as hell working a 9-5… If you’re wondering how to get started, I recommend you grab a FREE copy of my Confident Copywriter Roadmap for a step-by-step plan you can follow starting TODAY to get paid to write.?

HAVE FUN and trust the process.?

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Alex

Alex Cattoni is the Founder of the Copy Posse Agency and Academy. Since 2011, she has launched several successful brands and has proudly partnered with many of the hottest transformational brands and businesses on the planet, writing high-converting sales copy, scaling multi-million dollar brands, and crafting iconic promotional campaigns.

Today, she’s on a mission to mobilize the raddest, baddest crew of authentic copywriters with a passion for creating community, credibility and conversions with nothing but powerful and precise wording.

Through her weekly YouTube videos, Alex helps copywriters, aspiring copywriters and entrepreneurs learn, write and ignite their businesses with words that work.